7 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Reno - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Reno

Pyramid Lake

This Nevada lake holds not only its titular natural pyramid but if the legends are true, a number of baby ghosts as well.

Dymaxion Car at the National Automobile Museum

The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car.

Wilbur D. May Museum

An eccentric millionaire's personal curio collection includes at least one shrunken head.

Natural Selection

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

National Bowling Stadium

Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."

Last Chance Joe

The colossal cartoon man stands outside a Nevada museum.

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

An iconic 1960s theater with a Buckminster Fuller-style geodesic dome.

Old Reno Arch

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

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